MUNA Performed at KEMBA Live! in Columbus
The band brought their Gets So Hot Tour to the local venue featuring opening act Hemlocke Springs.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Alternative
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MUNA performed at KEMBA Live! in Columbus on Oct. 4, marking a stop on their ongoing North American tour. The show featured the return of Naomi McPherson to the stage.
Why it matters
The concert highlighted the group's current tour cycle, which emphasizes community engagement by encouraging fans to support non-profit organizations focused on LGBTQ+ equality.
The band took the stage at 9:10 p.m. and featured opening performances by 27-year-old Hemlocke Springs.
The players
MUNA
The band formed in 2013 and is currently headlining the Gets So Hot Tour across North America.
Naomi McPherson
A member of the band MUNA who rejoined the group for the Columbus performance after being absent for previous tour dates.
Hemlocke Springs
A 27-year-old musician who served as the opening act for the concert at KEMBA Live!.
The details
The performance featured a setlist that balanced upbeat tracks with ballads and included songs from the album Dancing on the Wall. During the performance of Anything But Me, the band incorporated an inflatable horse named Stacy as part of the stage production.
Timeline
2013: The band MUNA formed.
Sept. 17, 2026: The North American tour leg began in Phoenix.
Oct. 4, 2026: MUNA performed at KEMBA Live! in Columbus.
Oct. 21, 2026: The North American tour leg concludes.
November 2026: The European tour leg begins.
Industry Dynamics
MUNA exemplifies the growing trend of modern artists leveraging concert tours as platforms for social advocacy. Their efforts to organize fan support for LGBTQ+ non-profits mirror broader shifts in how musical acts define their relationship with their fan bases.
Fans in Columbus had the opportunity to see the band perform their latest material live as part of the North American leg of the tour. The concert offered attendees direct access to the group's current stage production and setlist.
The takeaway
MUNA continues to balance high-energy performances with specific social missions aimed at their fan community. Attendees can stay updated on future tour legs or setlist changes through the band's official touring schedule.
What happens next
The band is scheduled to begin a European leg of their tour in November 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Lantern.
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